NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX®-5 Dual-Port QSFP28 PCIe3.0 x16 Network Interface Card (MCX516A-CCAT)
GST Included
The NVIDIA Mellanox ConnectX-5 EN is a high-performance network adapter designed to accelerate your data center applications. With its advanced features and efficient design, it delivers exceptional performance and flexibility.
Key Features:
- High-Speed Connectivity: Dual 100GbE QSFP28 ports for lightning-fast data transfer.
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Advanced Networking Features:
- Accelerated Switching and Packet Processing (ASAP²): Optimizes network performance and reduces CPU overhead.
- Low-Latency RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE): Delivers high-performance, low-latency network communication.
- Industry-Leading DPDK Performance: Maximizes network throughput and minimizes CPU utilization.
- Open vSwitch Offloads: Reduces CPU resource consumption for virtualized environments.
- Network Virtualization Offloads: Supports Geneve, VXLAN, and NVGRE for flexible network virtualization.
- End-to-End QoS and Congestion Control: Ensures reliable and efficient network traffic.
Enhanced Storage Performance:
- NVMe-oF Offloads: Accelerates storage performance and reduces CPU overhead.
- T10 DIF Support: Improves data integrity and reliability.
- Hardware-Based I/O Virtualization: Enables efficient resource allocation and isolation for virtualized environments.
Technical Specifications:
- Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16
- Network Ports: Dual 100GbE QSFP28
- Supported Speeds: 100/50/40/25/10/1GbE
- RDMA Support: Yes
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 55°C
- Power Consumption: Up to 8.5W
- Dimensions: 168mm x 69mm
Compatibility:
- Windows
- Linux (RHEL/CentOS)
- VMware
- FreeBSD
- OFED
- WinOF-2
FAQ
How long does shipping take?
Orders can take 3-14 business days to arrive, depending on stock levels and your location.
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What is the difference between Single-Mode and Multi-Mode?
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What is an SFP module?
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Can I mix and match different brands of SFP modules?
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How do I choose the right Media Converter for my network?
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Can I use a CAT6 cable with a CAT5e port?
While you can use a CAT6 cable with a CAT5e port, the performance will be limited by the older port. The CAT6 cable's higher capacity won't be fully utilized.
What is the difference between duplex and simplex modes?
Duplex mode enables simultaneous data transmission and reception in both directions, while simplex mode allows data transmission in only one direction at a time.
What is PoE (Power over Ethernet)?
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